NBA Trade Rumors: One ideal, realistic deadline target for every contender

Brooklyn Nets

Trade target: John Collins, F, Atlanta Hawks

When healthy, you can make an argument that the Brooklyn Nets may be the best team in the Eastern Conference. And before Kevin Durant’s injury, the Nets were proving that this season. If they can get back to that stride when KD returns and make a big move at the trade deadline, there is reason to believe that the Nets may be the favorites to win the title this season.

And one big name that they could target ahead of the deadline that could move the needle is John Collins, who the Atlanta Hawks have reportedly lowered the asking price for. It’s becoming clear that he is really available and the Nets reportedly have their eyes on him.

If the Nets are rolling out a lineup of Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, (insert wing), Kevin Durant, John Collins, and Nic Claxton, there may be no stopping this team in a seven-game series.